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Representative Allison would be glad to read President Roosevelt’s letter of acceptance and make suggestions. While visiting Yellowstone National Park, Allison spoke with several people from Montana who all felt certain that Roosevelt would win the election in that state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-17
Acting Secretary of the Interior Thomas Ryan replies to President Roosevelt’s letter asking whether the Department of the Interior needs to be notified if the Great Northern Railway changes its line of route in western Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-28
A poem by James A. Metcalf describing the beauty of Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18
Puerto Rico Governor Hunt names men who would be good candidates to fill the United States judgeship in Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-19
Secretary of War Taft responds to President Roosevelt’s letter regarding the candidacies of different Republican Party candidates. Taft thanks Roosevelt for talking to Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou and believes that Philander C. Knox would be a more independent president than his supporters believe. Taft believes Charles Evans Hughes is likely to be the man in the field against him and observes that he has received many expressions of good will while traveling across the continent. Taft mentions that he will set sail for the Pacific tomorrow and encloses a clipping on his speech in Seattle regarding capital and labor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-11
An honorary membership card made out to President Theodore Roosevelt for the Montana Rifle Association, signed by Jesse R. Bevis. The back details goals of the Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks “Teddy” Crombie for his letter and hopes that they can shake hands at the depot if Roosevelt visits Montana again. Roosevelt also encourages Crombie to pursue his ambition of joining the Boy Scouts.
1912-03-20
Thomas Carter asks William Loeb to relay to President Roosevelt that his appointment of William N. Smead as agent of the Flathead Indians was a mistake. Carter believes that Smead has used his position for personal gain, has generated much anger in the Flathead Indian community, and should be removed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-05
Assistant Secretary Ryan has met with Representative Dixon who is agreeable to the sale of Crow lands. Ryan is preparing the bill accordingly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-03
Governor Hunt responds to President Roosevelt’s letter announcing his possible appointment as a federal judge in Montana. Hunt says that at present he should stay in Puerto Rico to complete several tasks he has started as governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-16
Color postcard depicting Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin in Bismarck, North Dakota. On the back, Thelma and J. Carroll Baisch write to the latter’s mother that they are planning to go through Montana tomorrow. Everything so far has looked very dry.
1931-06-15
John Willis has been trying to locate bear for President Roosevelt to hunt. Willis’s ranch is at Roosevelt’s disposal and he is welcome to hunt at any time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
Index of President Roosevelt’s speeches from May 14 to June 1, 1903, during his tour to the Pacific Coast. Includes speeches in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-14
Index listing of President Roosevelt’s speeches made during his tour of the Pacific Coast in April of 1903.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903
President Roosevelt greets the community. He compares the spring weather in Wisconsin to that in the Dakota-Montana border area and his time following the cattle trains.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-03
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks informs National Park Service Regional Director Merriam that the park has compiled a list of people who should receive invitations to the dedication of the park. Hanks’s memorandum is two pages and the list of people is 40 pages.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-04-23
President Roosevelt is frustrated at the role money is playing in the campaign, saying that he will probably lose Montana and Nevada as a result of its influence. Roosevelt also comments on Anna Roosevelt Cowles’ travel arrangements and sends his greeting to her guide.
1904-08-21
In a speech titled “Elementary Honor, Theodore Roosevelt responds to President William H. Taft.
1912